Fulwood Academy Catchment Area
Fulwood Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Preston, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 936 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
936
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Fulwood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Fulwood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lancashire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Fulwood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 9YR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 42.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135936
Other Secondary Schools in Preston
If Fulwood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Preston are the next closest alternatives.
Ashton Community Science College Catchment Area
Community school · PR2 1SL
Broughton High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR3 5JJ
Penwortham Girls' High School Catchment Area
Community school · PR1 0SR
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area
Foundation school · PR1 6DT
Our Lady's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 3SQ
Corpus Christi Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · PR2 8QY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fulwood Academy
Is Fulwood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Fulwood Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Fulwood Academy? ▾
Admission to Fulwood Academy is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Fulwood Academy cover? ▾
Fulwood Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Fulwood Academy? ▾
Fulwood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.